So, you’re coming to Rome, and you have a lot of ground to cover. Maybe you’re looking for an activity to fill the gap between your early arrival and your 3pm check-in. Perhaps you’re traveling with elderly family members, or really little ones who take tiny steps. Or maybe the…
If there’s one thing I miss more than anything about life before I had a baby, it’s the ease with which my husband and I could travel. Last minute train tickets, a backpack with a few changes of clothes, and a general idea were all we needed to get out…
Is the Roma Pass worth it? If you plan on doing a lot of sightseeing while you’re visiting the Eternal City, you might want to consider getting a Roma Pass. What exactly is the Roma Pass? And is it worth it? Let’s take a look. >>> Pssst. Planning your trip…
I should start this post by saying that brunch isn’t a typical part of an Italian’s food day – eggs benedict and mimosas are most definitely imports. If you’re strict on authenticity, skip it and go for breakfast, lunch and dinner. >>> Pssst. Into authenticity? Let me plan your dream…
If you’re going to be in Italy at the end of October, you might be wondering if Italians celebrate Halloween. The answer is yes and no. Some Italians think it’s an import and has no place in Italy, while others have embraced the American-Canadian-Irish traditions of trick-or-treating and costumes parties. …
The Italian coffee maker, known as a Moka pot, may just be the number one household staple in Italy. In the nearly 15 years that I’ve lived here, I’ve never been to a home that didn’t have one (or more than one, given that they come in different sizes depending…
It’s relatively common knowledge that Italian food is highly regional. That’s why you won’t always find carbonara outside of Rome or pesto outside of Liguria. As with all other things food related in Italy, there are regional Italian coffee drinks, too. Some of them are variations on standard coffees, some…
Rome with a baby I’m excited to launch a new topic on the blog: Rome with a baby! Now that I have one, I’m seeing the city in an entirely different light. In this first post, I’ll share what I’ve learned so far on the basics of navigating the Eternal…
Spring and summer in the Eternal City mean fruit and flowers, blooms and blossoms, and picnics in parks. What better way to enjoy the warm weather than from one of Rome’s most beautiful gardens? The gardens on this list offer both a respite from the chaos of the city and…
It may not seem like it in certain areas, but 24% of the city of Rome is classified as green space. That’s right – the Eternal City is home to 63 public parks, with many of them containing ruins and other sights that are definitely worth seeing. >>> Pssst. Let…